Vulnerability – Android Camera Apps

Vulnerability – Android Camera Apps

Security researchers found a vulnerability in the camera apps of Android phones, such as Google and Samsung, which could allow hackers access via a malicious third-party app.  To prove their discovery, researchers created an app to exploit it by bypassing the...
Cybercrime – Charity Sector

Cybercrime – Charity Sector

Research into fraud in the charity sector has found many charities are leaving themselves vulnerable to cyber-attacks.  The results suggest nearly half of the 3300 charities surveyed do not have sufficient protection in place, with smaller charities being less aware...
Data Policy – GDPR Brexit

Data Policy – GDPR Brexit

A no-deal Brexit may affect your business if you receive data from the EU/EEA.  Currently data can move freely between countries in the EU providing it conforms to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  However, in the event of leaving the EU with no-deal,...
Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Microsoft have issued an emergency patch for Internet Explorer to fix a vulnerability that could be exploited by cyber-attackers.  Without the patch, it is possible the browser could be used to gain access to the system and carry out malicious activity.  For example,...
Vulnerability – LastPass

Vulnerability – LastPass

Password manager, LastPass, has reported a security vulnerability but say they have now deployed an automatic update to fix the issue.  The bug affected the browser extensions for Chrome and Opera and had the potential to be used to steal user credentials.  Although...
iPad & iPhone Vulnerability

iPad & iPhone Vulnerability

Apple devices running iOS 12.4, iOS 12.2 or earlier, such as iPhones and iPads, should be updated to iOS 12.4.1 in order to fix a jailbreaking vulnerability.  The bug was previously patched with iOS 12.3 but then mistakenly reintroduced with the next update (12.4)....